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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Merlin decide to follow Ambrosius' troops?

2. What does Merlin realize when he is at the battle of Maesbeli?

3. Who is supposed to go after Gorlois?

4. Where does Merlin go?

5. Where does Merlin stop as he travels with Ambrosius' troops?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Merlin reveal to the dying Cadal?

2. What happens to help Merlin explain why the diggers have not found anything?

3. What news does the real Brithael give to the Lady Ygraine?

4. What happens to Dinias?

5. What does Merlin do when he arrives home?

6. What does Blackbeard do to Dinias after he tells Merlin to come with him to see the King?

7. How is Lady Niniane described in this section?

8. Who sits and waits out the storm?

9. Who does Merlin begin to have a crush on?

10. What does Cadal say about Merlin's vision?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Merlin is a curious creature in this novel from beginning to end. And at times, this is not a good quality to have.

Part 1 - Describe one way in which Merlin's curiosity helps him. What happens? What actions does he take and what is the result?

Part 2 - Describe one time in which Merlin's curiosity hurts him? What happens? What actions does he take and what is the result?

Part 3 - Does Merlin's curiosity seem to be a bad or a good thing? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Merlin may be intelligent, but he is also a survivor. He is willing to fight for his life, as needed.

Part 1 - Describe the times in which Merlin has battled the elements. What did he do to keep himself safe and sound?

Part 2 - How does the environment affect the actions of Merlin? What do the elements cause him to do?

Part 3 - When Merlin is freezing outside of the town in Book Two, what does he do to survive?

Essay Topic 3

Merlin is a powerful person, but seems to fall apart when he is with the opposite sex. This dichotomy only helps to strengthen the mystique of Merlin in the novel.

Part 1 - Describe the troubles Merlin has with women. Who has he fallen for and what was the result?

Part 2 - Why do you think Merlin has troubles with the opposite sex?

Part 3 - Why do you think the author decided to give Merlin a sort of weakness with women? What does this reveal about Merlin's personality?

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